Twenty times champion jockey Sir Sir A P McCoy has been announced as patron of equine charity Retraining of Racehorses (RoR).

McCoy, who joins Clare Balding in the role, commented 'As I said on my retirement, I rode in nearly 18,000 races and I owe a debt to all the horses I rode, as without them none of my success would have been possible. So I am delighted to be in a position where I can assist in promoting the increasingly varied options available for racehorses after racing. During their racing careers, thanks to the care provided by trainers and their stable staff, racehorses are incredibly well looked after. RoR's work helps ensure that the level of care and overall welfare provided to horses in-training is maintained after they leave racing'.